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Red, White, and Shades of Blue

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October 24, 7:00 PM @ Twichell Auditorium

Jazz, blues, and symphonic traditions meet with Gershwin, Ellington, a new piece by local composer John Moody featuring pianist Joe Davidian, and a Dual-Guitar Concerto performed by Thomas Flippin and Christopher Mallet.

Program

Duke Ellington | Black, Brown, and Beige
John Moody | The Open Road
Chris Brubeck | Confluence: Double Concerto for Classical Guitar, Blues Guitar & Orchestra
George Gershwin | An American in Paris

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Program Notes
Gershwin: An American in Paris
Gershwin: An American in Paris

But even as he wrote hit after hit in the world of popular music, Gershwin aspired to master the complex, longer forms of classical music. He sought out lessons from…

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Chris Brubeck: Confluence
Chris Brubeck: Confluence

Some sections of this piece could only be played by a masterful Classical guitarist. Other parts are written to feature a Blues master and are designed to turn the player loose, bringing all prior Blues knowledge into their improvisations. I come from a Jazz background, and I know there is nothing like…

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John Moody: The Open Road
John Moody: The Open Road

The Open Road bridges classical structure and jazz improvisation, drawing inspiration from the vibrant sounds of the 1970s and 80s rather than the traditional swing or bop eras. The piece opens with an extended introduction driven by…

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Duke Ellington: Black, Brown, and Beige
Duke Ellington: Black, Brown, and Beige

By 1943, Ellington had pushed onto the classical concert stage, and while he continued to write for and lead his big band, much of his creative energy in the next decades was devoted to blurring the distinction between “classical” and “jazz”…

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Learn More at the Music Lovers Luncheon

Did you know that during the week preceding a Zimmerli Concert, the Spartanburg Philharmonic hosts a delicious lunch at the Piedmont Club?  You are invited to join us for a delectable meal and learn more about the fantastic pieces you will hear at Saturday evening’s performance.

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